Christless ChristianityBy Michael HortonBaker (November 2008)272 p. There are certain books that, even within a few pages, give you the distinct impression that they must be read, and re-read, with great care. Michael Horton’s latest volume Christless Christianity : The…
The stark brevity of the Apostles’ Creed’s affirmation of the doctrine of the Holy Spirit is enough to give many Christians apoplexy in today’s church. To their ears it sounds almost insulting to the third Person of the Trinity after…
Check out Tony’s picks for books of the year. His #1 pick is mine as well. I am currently walking through his #2 pick.
There is a thoughtful reflection on the ethics of the recent face transplant, posted here. The writer nails it: the striking thing about the modern Western world is the importance of aesthetics, how these aesthetics shape human behaviour, sense of…
There is a thoughtful reflection on the ethics of the recent face transplant, posted here. The writer nails it: the striking thing about the modern Western world is the importance of aesthetics, how these aesthetics shape human behaviour, sense of…
I just noticed the following obituary for Avery Dulles, Cardinal and son of Cold War Warrior, John Foster Dulles of the Eisenhower administration. Cardinal Dulles was one of the most thoughtful Catholic leaders of recent time, and a good writer…
I just noticed the following obituary for Avery Dulles, Cardinal and son of Cold War Warrior, John Foster Dulles of the Eisenhower administration. Cardinal Dulles was one of the most thoughtful Catholic leaders of recent time, and a good writer…
Categories of literature have expanded well beyond the tragedy/comedy paradigm of earlier days. Genres, in other words, have been fruitful and have multiplied. Into the mix, I propose a new addition, apostasy literature. Definition: a genre, usually taking the form…
Pictures speak louder than a thousand bad scientists.
Thanks to Justin Taylor for reporting on a recent document posted on President-elect Obama’s website. Gina Dalfonzo at Breakpoint’s The Point blog:A coalition of pro-choice organizations has sent Barack Obama and his transition team a document titled “Advancing Reproductive Rights…
